Deferoxamine (mesylate)

CAS: 138-14-7

Category: Pharmaceutical Intermediates

PurityReagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Technical Grade ≥95%
Molecular FormulaC26H52N6O11S
Molecular Weight656.79
AppearanceWhite to off-white amorphous powder, hygroscopic
Packaging1 g/lyophilized vial, 5 g/amber bottle.
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, Methanesulfonate test; Purity — RP-HPLC; Methanesulfonate — Titration; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Moisture — Karl Fischer titration; Microbial limits — Membrane filtration; Hydroxamic acid — Titration; pH — Potentiometry.
Storage NotesStored as lyophilized powder at 2-8°C in a tightly closed container, protected from light.
Lead Time days
Used as an iron chelator intermediate in the synthesis of injectable agents for acute iron intoxication and chronic transfusional iron overload.